UN welcomes new Libya ceasefire agreement

UN welcomes new Libya ceasefire agreement

(VOVWORLD) - The rival sides in Libya’s conflict signed a permanent ceasefire Friday, a deal the United Nations billed as historic after years of fighting that has split the North...
Libya’s politics at an impasse

Libya’s politics at an impasse

(VOVWORLD) - Violence in Libya has been growing. Since its leader Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown 9 years ago, Libya has been engulfed in conflict between factions backed by outside forces. A peaceful...
Donald Trump urges Libya de-escalation

Donald Trump urges Libya de-escalation

(VOVWORLD) - US President Donald Trump reiterated concern over worsening foreign interference in Libya and the need for rapid de-escalation, spokesman Judd Deere said on Saturday
Libya peace process: hope and challenge

Libya peace process: hope and challenge

(VOVWORLD) - The Libya crisis has seen progress toward an end to the bloody clashes that since last April have killed over 2,200 people and forced 170,000 people to...
Libya urges UN to block 'illegal' oil trade

Libya urges UN to block 'illegal' oil trade

(VOVWORLD) - Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to prevent "illegal" oil exports from Libya after a rival government seized control of...
Libya: 83 deaths, injuries in Mitiga attack

Libya: 83 deaths, injuries in Mitiga attack

(VOVWORLD) - At least 20 people were killed and 63 wounded, 3 of them seriously, in a clash between an armed group and authorities at Mitiga Airport near Tripoli on Monday...
Two Libyan leaders meet in UAE

Two Libyan leaders meet in UAE

(VOVWORLD) -Fayez al-Sarraj, the head of Libya's UN-backed government, met his rival General Khalifa Haftar in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday in a rare meeting...
Military operations against ISIS in Sirte, Libya end

Military operations against ISIS in Sirte, Libya end

(VOVworld) – Military operations against ISIS in Sirte, Libya, officially concluded Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), which is backed by the United Nations